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Understanding Generational Trauma
This chapter examines the nuanced distinctions between big T and little T traumas, emphasizing how accumulated minor traumas can significantly affect individuals and communities, particularly regarding racial trauma. It explores the concept of generational trauma and its biological and storytelling transmission, focusing on examples from Holocaust survivors and First Nation communities. Additionally, the chapter critiques the role of faith in addressing trauma and social justice, encouraging a deeper understanding of these complexities in the context of contemporary societal challenges.